What is Facial edema?

Facial edema is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Facial edema that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Facial edema

The following conditions have been associated with Facial edema. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

Athyreosis

Athyreosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Chikungunya

Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Hereditary angioedema type 1

Hereditary angioedema type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency

Hereditary angioedema with C1Inh deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...

Idiopathic steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome with secondary steroid resistance

Idiopathic steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome with secondary steroid resistance is a medical condition that may be ass...

IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialadenitis

IgG4-related dacryoadenitis and sialadenitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...

Isolated thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency

Isolated thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...

Lassa fever

Lassa fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Lujo hemorrhagic fever

Lujo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Netherton syndrome

Netherton syndrome (NS) is a skin disorder characterized by congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma (CIE), a distinctive h...

Preeclampsia

A pregnancy complication involving high blood pressure and signs of organ damage, typically after 20 weeks, which can af...

SUNCT syndrome

SUNCT syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Facial edema is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.